Butrzrulz

On 8/28/2021 at 8:53 AM, Ride365 said:

Got my levers from AVDB-MOTO but not the original ones I ordered a month ago, no idea what happened at customs but they are still there or lost. So AVDB-MOTO customer service to the rescue, they DHL air shipped me new levers and they arrived in 3 days......this company is awesome and the levers are beautiful. 

Just got them mounted up, the quality and fit/finish of these are simply astounding for the money......love how they feel and look.

Can you post a picture of how it interfaces with the clutch side switch?

Aside from a tire repair kit and the underseat tools that come with the bike, I carry a small metric multitool.  Just be realistic as to what you can actually repair on the side of the road.   For me, that's repairing flat and maybe some minor cable or mirror adjustments.  If it's bigger than that and I'm on the side of the road somewhere I'm calling AMA for a tow.

I've taken a couple of 2500+ mile trips and the only time I ever reached for my tool kit was to repair a flat 300 miles into my Pacific Coast trip.  Unless you are carrying spare parts (common for continent crossing adventure riders) you really don't need a huge selection of tools.

Thanks, a general ebay search didn't turn up the levers, didn't realize you could search a store.

On 8/15/2021 at 9:51 AM, Swamp said:

That blows. I ordered mine from Ebay the day after you, and received them a week ago. I can confirm they are great and play nicely with Cruise Control.

On 8/16/2021 at 8:42 AM, Ride365 said:

WOW what the hell, wonder what happened with mine....glad you got yours at least.  

 Have an ebay link?  I can't find them.

Anyone have any luck finding a 39L top case form Yamaha in stock anywhere?

Just and update for the curious.  Got my GPS yesterday.  100% legit, registered and updated with Garmin.  Pretty darn happy to come across this deal since I was looking at used Montana 600 series units on e-bay and they were going for almost as much.

15 hours ago, ShedMoto said:

Silly question: Why are you not supposed to bring the top case + the side panniers?

Yamaha has a warning with the top case that you are not supposed to use it with the side cases because you could possibly overload the bike.  I asked about this in my post here.

1 hour ago, Yamajank said:

I hear the two clicks on the clutch. Cleaned the gear indicator. Have to wait till I get home to see if that makes any difference. 

Did you happen to replace the levers with aftermarket ones?  There's a known issue with many aftermarket levers where that switch is not depressed to the second click, which means you won't be able to engage the cruise.

33 minutes ago, mikerbiker said:

Everywhere i look the XT is priced at $499.  Where are you saving $150?  Thks,

Yeah, if you found an XT for $350, that's pretty amazing.  Why wouldn't you provide a link???

You did not mention whether or not you are the original owner.   If you are the original owner and have not modified the exhaust then you're kind of stuck.  was this a recent development?  If it is, them maybe you hearing needs to be checked.  People can have/develop hearing issues and become more sensitive to certain frequencies.

If you are not the original owner you could be dealing with punched baffles in the muffler/cat or a modified airbox.  Either one could be the cause. 

I in no way shape or form work for or benefit from this, just passing it on for others looking for a great deal on this particular unit.

I was looking for a replacement for my trusty Garmin Montana 600 since it is now "end of life" and no longer repaired by Garmin.  Google search for the Garmin Zumo 396 LMT-S lead me to a website that had it for $247!!!!

If you go here, and enter $247 for your offer, you will win it and that price is with tax and shipping (it will supposedly tell you if your state will require taxes, for TX it did not).   It's sort of like ebay, since you "bid".  If your offer/bid is rejected it will pretty much tell you what you need to offer/bid to win. I was skeptical, but after reading several reviews and various forum feedback threads, I went for it.

Mine will be delivered via Fedex on Monday.

Forgot to add, these are brand new, in the box units (not refurbs or grey market).

Yeah, I suspect aftermarket (if so you could possibly find an insert that will quiet it down) or someone punched the baffles on the stock exhaust.  In that case, you're stuck with it unless you replace it.

Post a pic and maybe that will clear things up.

13 minutes ago, PhotoAl said:

I've been running a top case for several months and over 7,000 miles with no issues.  Local rids usually are just the top case but for trips it top and side cases.  To minimize rearward weight I don't put much in the top case.  It is reserved for rain gear, maps and a bottle or two of water and whatever I realize I haven't packed LOL.  Over a 2 week trip it did fluctuate a bit but was super handy.  I carry a lot of my gear in a 58L duffle on the rear seat.  Bike handled well with no issues although I didn't push hard with it loaded and on unfamiliar roads.  I really think, but cannot prove, that it helps gas mileage.  The blue strap around the duffle is to keep it from creeping forward and crowding into my back.

Battle Pass in on Wyoming 70 south of Encampment WY.  Road is good and not much traffic or gas.  I filled up in Encampment and Chief of Police told me it something like 70 miles to the next gas.  I've been thru there twice and both times were great.

That's how my F800 looked on trips!  Hopefully the Tracer will get going on a long journey sooner than later.

1 hour ago, texscottyd said:

Correct!   I figured you would recognize it from the area.   Maybe we can connect for a ride at some point… 

I was there Saturday morning.  CR 42, then up and down FM 762, then over to Cow Creek Rd.

2 hours ago, texscottyd said:

@Butrzrulz -

(a) Do you recognize the road in the photo above?   

(b) Is your screen name a Southpark reference? 

a) CR 42 (out by Brazos Bend State Park)?

b) yes

2 hours ago, bwringer said:

Every bike and every luggage system has the same issue with ridiculously impractical weight limits in the labeling, absolutely no one has ever paid the slightest attention, and the roads are not running with blood from riders thrown to the ground by riding 2 pounds over the limit.

I'm sure that's true, but I've never seen a warning like that before, especially when it's counter to what the bike is sold to be.

Thank all for the feedback so far.  Just such an odd warning for touring bike.  

So, in searching for the best price on the Yamaha 39L trunk I noticed that Yamaha specifically tells you NOT to use the trunk with the hard bags (this warning is stated on the rear rack/case mount page).  Now, isn't this anti-sport tourer?  Do you listen to this warning?  I mean, when I think properly set up sport tourer, that includes a trunk/top box.  I'll plan to order it and use it all the time.  What say you?

PICTURES!!!!!!

I think these add-on "spoiler" screens often get overlooked because people think that they won't do anything.  But, I'm a believer for sure.  

So loving this setup.  Have tried out different angles and found that even layed "flat" it provides cleaner, less turbulent air than the screen alone.

I prefer full leather, for which I have two pairs (summer and gauntlet, for touring).  Never underestimate having purpose built gloves.  My one motorcycle accident (of which I do not recall the specifics since I only remember leaving work for lunch and then waking up in the hospital) I apparently put out both my hands to "cushion" my fall and hit the pavement hard/fast enough to pop the seams on both palms.   I don't think the gloves in the OP would have held up to that, lol.   I got back all my gear from the accident and still have/use my Icon Motorhead jacket to this day (that was back in 2005) and I'm glad I was able to examine my gear to see how well it worked (my weeks old helmet was the real star, as even though it cracked at the jaw, it saved my noggin/life).  

10 minutes ago, Clegg78 said:

you also drop the front forks ~ 14mm or so?    I've been pondering picking up a set of the lowering brackets to just test.  I am 5'9" and generally wear a 28 -30" inseam.  The bike is tall, for me, but not anything I cant plan for or handle.    But a slightly shorter bike could be nice    Not sure I want to give up the ground clearance though. 

I did drop the forks as well (I have updated my post to say so).    I chose these as they are the only ones sold by Yamaha and that do not require changing the sidestand.   I read tons of threads on all the other brands and the issues that come with them (parts scraping due to clearance issues, sidestand issues, etc) and did not want to deal with any of those things. While 14mm doesn't sound like much, it does make a noticeable difference.

In installed the Yamaha 14mm lowering links.   While the instructions want you to drop the exhaust and remove the rear wheel, if you have the right tools you can just drop the exhaust (which is what I did).  I did this by myself and had no issues, I used a ratchet strap to lift the rear wheel, which makes things very easy. I also dropped the front forks 14mm.

I'm 5'-7" with a 30" inseam (pant measurement) and I am much more comfortable.  While I cannot flat foot both feet, I can now flat foot one and the ball of my foot on the other (I could only do the balls of my feet prior).  

12 minutes ago, duckie said:

I dont think some manufacturers understand the difference between the Tracer and the GT. It appears they assumed one lever style would work on both. 

If ya order a clutch lever for a Niken,  or MT01, youll get the right style to use with CC. 

I got Puig Levers. They are foldable and extendable meaning the length of the lever is adjustable. 

Plus you can order different color combinations.......

They are two piece design.....a adapter that is bike specific and the lever. 

They work great, good quality and there are US sellers for them. 

I dont have the adapter part numbers handy. When I order my lever set, I used the Niken as my model of bike. 

 

 

Did you mean MT-10?  I'm looking at levers now and want to make sure (the MT-01 stopped production in 2012).

1 hour ago, pokey074 said:

 

 

 

Oops, that's the brake side if I'm not mistaken.